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Re: What is this?

The larval stage of C. catalpae is known as the Catalpa or Catawba Worm. When first hatching, the larvae are a very pale color, but become darker toward the last instars. The yellow caterpillars will usually have a dark, black stripe down their back along with black dots along their sides. There is also a "pale" phase where the black striping is not as prevalent or missing altogether and a shade of white has replaced it. They grow to a length of about 5 cm (2 in) and feed on the leaves of the Northern Catalpa and, more commonly, the Southern Catalpa, also known as Catawba or Indian Bean trees. They are highly desired by fishermen as bait.

Whan I was a kid there was a guy in our neighborhood who sold them for bait.

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls, and looks like work" -- Thomas A. Edison

Re: What is this?

Yep that tree buzzes at certain times of year. Flow is off right now due to dry conditions....yesterday it rained hard so maybe it will pick back up. \\
We have a bunch of those trees around here...pretty much the only thing blooming other than clover.
Thanks all....
mike